Osage gnarly ELB-style (62#/28” (No. 129)

[simson]

The next few bows will be ELB style, here’s the first made from osage.

Staves like this are from free standing young trees, full of branches. They make very characterful bows, in this case with lots of holes. Some going through, some not. The wood is gnarly with a wavy grain and changing crown, looking like showing muscles. On some portions are cluster pin knots. A narrow part (occurred during splitting) is used for the arrow part. I decided for naked handle and just burnt in an arrow pass mark. A hole near the upper tip caused the swelling, it looks a bit crazy. While writing I noticed it may be a good distance for mounting a string keeper there …




dw/dl:   62#/28”
ntn:    63½”
bh:    4Ύ”
max. w.:   1Ό “


reflexn:   3”

mass:   550 gram

asymmetrical
bendy handle
species: maclura pomifera




08”:   12,9
10”:   19,1   (+6,2)
12”:   24,6   (+5,5)
14”:   29,5   (+4,9)
16”:   34,3   (+4,8)
18”:   38,6   (+4,3)
20”:   43,0   (+4,4)
22”:   47,5   (+4,5)
24”:   52,1   (+4,6)
26”:   56,8   (+4,7)
28”:   61,6   (+4,8)

[Zugul]

A work of art as all of your bows, but I have a question: aren't you concerned about leaving some holes on the belly side? doesn't it weaken that spot on the limb?

[Del the cat]

Stunning work as usual
Del

[Pat B]

She's a real beauty, Simon.   

[PaSteve]

Always impressed with your work Simon. Beautiful bow.

[Selfbowman]

That is a real challenge  in a ELB. I like that On and I’m not a fan of ELB s. Arvin

[bassman211]

Would you look at that. Awesome work.

[Stixnstones]

Just beautiful work as always. That thing is crazy

[JW_Halverson]

I love it, warts and all!

[rps3]

Wow! I love it.

[Hamish]

Hard to add anything that hasn't already been said. It is a work of art, a real beauty, and looks like it could really sling some arrows.

[medicinewheel]

Beautifully photographed, too!

[simson]

Thanks Gentlemen,
I really appriciate your comments and I'm glad you like her!

A work of art as all of your bows, but I have a question: aren't you concerned about leaving some holes on the belly side? doesn't it weaken that spot on the limb?

Zugul, you just have to listen to the wood. When it needs a swelling because of  a hole, let the grain swirl around - it shows the force lines. And no I'm not concerned, I'm sure it isn't a problem at all.

Hard to add anything that hasn't already been said. It is a work of art, a real beauty, and looks like it could really sling some arrows.

I'm very pleased with the performance of this bow, I like the smooth draw and the power it dvelops.

[George Tsoukalas]

That is so wonderful and so nicely tillered! Jawge

[Mad Max]

Outstanding look